Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Florida Career College-Tampa

Florida Career College-Tampa's business operations certificate delivers earnings that significantly underperform the national median ($20,774 vs. $25,094), placing graduates in just the 25th percentile nationally. However, the picture brightens considerably within Florida, where this program ranks in the 60th percentile among state peers—meaning most other Florida schools in this field produce even lower earnings.

The debt load of $9,500 is manageable and matches both national and state medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 that suggests graduates can reasonably handle their payments. With 70% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves working-class families seeking quick workforce entry. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates provides confidence in these figures.

For parents considering this investment, the key insight is that while earnings are modest by national standards, they're competitive within Florida's market for this credential. At roughly $21,000 annually, graduates earn enough to service their debt burden, though long-term earning potential remains limited. This certificate makes sense for families prioritizing immediate employment over higher earnings, especially given Florida's relatively weak performance in this field overall.